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DZMI Expands Houston Office Portfolio with Kirkwood Tower Acquisition

Houston, TX
January 06 2 min read

Stream Realty Partners Drives Leasing Momentum at 285,682-SF Energy Corridor Property   

HOUSTON – January 5, 2026 – Stream Realty Partners, a national commercial real estate firm offering an integrated platform of services, represented DZMI in the acquisition of Kirkwood Tower and has been retained as the leasing partner for the premier office property in Houston’s Energy Corridor. The 285,682-square-foot office property is located at 11757 Katy Freeway. 

With the addition of Kirkwood Tower, DZMI now owns and manages nearly 2.5 million square feet across its portfolio, including close to 1.5 million square feet of office space. Led by Principal David Z. Mafrige, DZMI continues to focus on long-term ownership and strategic investments rooted in strong fundamentals and prime locations. Kirkwood Tower is now over 76% occupied. Recent activity includes the 14,891-square-foot expansion of Aethel Energy, reinforcing continued tenant demand at the property. In conjunction with the acquisition, Stream has generated significant leasing momentum at Kirkwood Tower in 2025, completing over 150,000 rentable square feet of transactions.  

Originally built in 1984 and renovated in 2015, Kirkwood Tower offers a modern office environment with extensive amenities, including an executive penthouse, fitness center, sauna, wellness room, and rooftop jogging track. Additional amenities include a lobby bank with an ATM and drive-through access, a tenant lounge, and a ground-floor deli. Located in the Energy Corridor, the property benefits from proximity to global energy companies, executive housing, upscale retail, and top-tier schools, with additional amenity and common area upgrades planned at the property. 

“At DZMI, we view our assets as long-term holds, allowing us to build enduring partnerships with our tenants for years to come,” said David Z. Mafrige, Principal at DZMI. “Our roots began here in Houston, and Houston will continue to remain the foundation of our company. We believe in the long-term strength of the Energy Corridor and look forward to enhancing the property’s value for tenants and the surrounding community.” 

Stream Managing Director Matthew Asvestas and Senior Associate Danielle Rothchild lead the leasing efforts at Kirkwood Tower. Asvestas represented the buyer, DZMI, in the acquisition, while JLL’s Rick Goings and Jeff Hollinden represented the seller. 

“We are excited to expand our partnership with DZMI at Kirkwood Tower,” said Rothchild. “Stream and DZMI have built a strong track record together, and we look forward to continuing to drive leasing activity and deliver exceptional results at this premier Energy Corridor asset.” 

Beyond Kirkwood Tower, Stream also partners with DZMI on leasing efforts at World Houston Place, 1235 North Loop, and The Tower at 290. Recent leasing activity across the broader portfolio includes large transactions with Geospace Technologies, Quiddity Engineering, and the Houston Airport System, highlighting sustained tenant demand throughout Houston. 

For more information, contact Stream Houston at 713.300.0300. 

About Stream Realty Partners  

Stream Realty Partners is a national commercial real estate firm offering an integrated platform of leasing, investment and development services. This includes tenant and landlord representation, Legendary CX property management, capital markets, investment management and sales, construction, construction management, national program management, workplace strategies, strategic marketing, and dedicated research. The company is headquartered in Dallas with operations in core markets coast to coast. Since 1996, Stream has grown to more than 1,550 professionals and now completes annual transactions valued at more than $8.9 billion in office, industrial, retail, healthcare, land, and data center properties. For information, visit www.streamrealty.com and follow Stream on LinkedIn, Instagram, X and Facebook. 

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